as in to label
usually disapproving
to describe or regard (something, such as a characteristic or group of people) in a way that shows strong disapproval
a legal system that stigmatizes juveniles as criminals
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Recent Examples of stigmatize
Even in an era that champions workplace equality, the path to the C-suite still stigmatizes motherhood, framing it as a career detour rather than a leadership accelerator.
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Patricia Nagy, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Kendra’s Law stigmatizes mental health concerns, contributes to mistrust of health care systems, disproportionately burdens communities of color, and often prioritizes compliance over healing.
—Ruth Lowenkron, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2025
With solo reservations on the rise but many restaurants still restricting tables to two or more, solitary Americans often feel left out or stigmatized.
—Priya Krishna, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
Yes, but: Trump administration officials such as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have stigmatized disabilities by falsely linking vaccines to conditions such as autism, advocates say.
—Axios, 23 Feb. 2025
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Patricia Nagy, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Kendra’s Law stigmatizes mental health concerns, contributes to mistrust of health care systems, disproportionately burdens communities of color, and often prioritizes compliance over healing.
—Ruth Lowenkron, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2025
With solo reservations on the rise but many restaurants still restricting tables to two or more, solitary Americans often feel left out or stigmatized.
—Priya Krishna, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
Yes, but: Trump administration officials such as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have stigmatized disabilities by falsely linking vaccines to conditions such as autism, advocates say.
—Axios, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stigmatize
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For decades, emotional intelligence and creative thinking have been labeled soft skills—add-ons to technical competence.—
Rebekah Bastian,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Cicadas that emerge on the same schedule are called a brood, and each is labeled using Roman numerals.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2025
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In her account posted on Wednesday, April 9, the woman — who does not specify her own age — explained that a 17-year-old family member gave birth to her first baby the previous day.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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The state police did not specify when the DNA profile was created.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Lufthansa’s new cabin concept, which the airline branded Allegris, is officially flying to the U.S. now, with destinations from Munich including Chicago, Newark/New York, San Diego and San Francisco.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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It is finished mainly in dark, artificial suede (branded as Dinamica).—
Ben Oliver,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2025
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The Mets can designate Ureña to get another starter like Justin Hagenman without having to option Max Kranick or Huascar Brazobán, both of whom have been extremely effective in long relief outings.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2025
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The closed section of PCH is expected to reopen at 6 a.m. Sunday to residents with burn scar passes, contractors, emergency responders and designated Metro and school buses, according to Caltrans.—
Daniel Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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For context, in 2017 Kirk confessed to stepping out on Rashida with a stripper named Jasmine Washington and impregnating her during season 6 of LAHH ATL.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Apr. 2025
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DeSantis named Moody to the U.S. Senate to fill out Marco Rubio's term after Rubio was appointed Secretary of State by President Trump.—
Greg Allen,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2025
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Congress might also call on President Biden to ban TikTok under the IEEPA.—
Emily Baker-White,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2023
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Kia customers can also call customer care at 1-800-333-4542 or check out owners.kia.com/us/en/kia-owner-portal.html.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2023
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The word conclave has gone from meaning simply a locked room in ancient Rome to denoting the very particular process by which a new Catholic pope is elected.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
23 Apr. 2025
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Even among legal scholars, there is some confusion about the terms textualism and originalism -- both denoting methods of legal interpretation.—
Mary Katharine Ham,
National Review,
17 Apr. 2025
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Hegseth was heavily criticized by Democrats and a handful of Republicans for what opponents termed a lack of experience and expertise.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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Masters Betting Promos: First-Bet Offers For those who wish to tackle the tournament with a first-bet offer that pays back losing first wagers in bonus bets -- often termed no-sweat bets, safety nets and other similar names -- the following offers are worth checking out.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Stigmatize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stigmatize. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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